The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is the steering body of the DRI planning process. Over the course of 2025, the LPC will meet regularly (every ~4-6 weeks) to:
- Brainstorm ideas for City revitalization
- Provide direction to the consultant team.
- Support and guide engagement activities.
- Review, discuss, and evaluate proposed DRI projects
- Recommend a slate of projects to receive DRI funding.
The members of the Downtown Canandaigua LPC include:
- Bob Palumbo, Mayor of Canandaigua (LPC Co-Chair)
- Tracey Dello Stritto, Ontario County Chamber of Commerce (LPC Co-Chair)
- Kari Buch, United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
- Tracey Burkey, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
- Denise Chaapel, Canandaigua Business Improvement District
- Ryan Davis, Ontario County Economic Development
- Gordon Estey, Fort Hill Performing Arts Center
- Lenore Friend, Finger Lakes Community College
- Jenny Goodemote, Wood Library
- John Goodwin, City of Canandaigua
- Andy Griffith, Griffith Realty Group
- Chris Keys, Canandaigua National Bank
- Jim McGinn, The Lake House on Canandaigua
- Torsten Rhode, Resident
- Jen Yerden, Sights and Shades
Key Documents:
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1 – Presentation Slides (May 6, 2025)
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1 – Summary Notes (May 6, 2025